MLP Mid-Season Tournament: Utah Black Diamonds, Chicago Slice Overcome Early Setbacks to Advance in Grand Rapids

The 2026 Major League Pickleball Mid-Season Tournament in Grand Rapids saw Utah Black Diamonds and Chicago Slice secure 3-1 opening wins. Women's and mixed doubles proved decisive, with Las Vegas Night Owls and Miami Pickleball Club showing strong influence. A key matchup featured Columbus Sliders' Parris Todd and Tyra Hurricane Black competing against Utah's Alice Jones and Etta Tuionetoa. The event emphasizes the strategic importance of doubles play in determining overall team success during the tournament.